Lilly vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Samantha mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilly and Samantha boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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